The Wizard of the Kremlin: A Novel by Giuliano da Empoli

The Wizard of the Kremlin: A Novel

Giuliano da Empoli with Willard Wood (Translator)

304 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark reflective tense medium-paced
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He immerses us in the heart of the Russian state, where sycophants and oligarchs have been engaging in open warfare, and where Vadim, now the regime’s main spin doctor, turns an entire country into an avant-garde political stage. Yet Vadim is not ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
informative 65%
dark 50%
tense 25%
challenging 18%
mysterious 13%
sad 7%
emotional 4%
funny 4%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 27%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.88

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